Patient Engagement in the PCMH Model

How does the PCMH model of primary care support or undermine patient engagement and the level of patient activation as reflected in the four levels of patient activation known as a PAM score?

How does the lead physician’s philosophy of practice and role support or undermine patient engagement?

How do the nursing and/or medical assistant members of the clinical team role and responsibility support or undermine patient engagement?

How do the physician extender members (nurse practitioner or physician assistant) of the clinical team role and responsibility support or undermine patient engagement?

How does the practice administrative structure, including information technology, support or undermine patient engagement?

How does practice financial resources and/or practice compensation arrangements support or undermine patient engagement?

How do the elements of practice recognition as a Patient-centered Medical Home by the National Committee for Quality Assurance contribute to patient engagement?